President-elect Donald Trump is weighing in on Luigi Mangione and his fans in the wake of the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson in New York City 2 weeks ago.
At a press conference Monday morning, Trump was asked what he thinks about the case, and the reaction to it -- including the, there's been a huge reaction online across the country in support of Mangione, and against Thompson and other CEOs of healthcare companies -- prompting increased security for some executives.
Trump went on,"A thing like that, you can't believe that some people -- and maybe it's fake news, I don't know -- it's hard to believe that that can even be thought of."in Mangione's possession when he was arrested ... allegedly detailing his anger at healthcare in the United States. Moore does not excuse the murder ... but he says he understands the public reaction to the problems of the American healthcare system, writing"The anger is 1000% justified.
This case continues to provoke a spectrum of reactions across the country. Mangione's currently facing charges in Pennsylvania and New York, where he's charged with second-degree murder.
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